With enthralling guitar tones at the helm, the cinematic intro of ‘Face Of Summer’ is what sets it apart. Unfolding afterwards with a solid bassline and Sarah Decourcy’s crystal-clear and pitch-perfect voice, this is the tune that displays how captivating an impeccable build-up can be. Add the pristine harmonies and stunning melody to complete the picture and there’s no denying that this song is right up there with the best.

With ‘Embrace’, Armin van Buuren embraces a wide variety of musical styles and ventures where few dare to tread, using these unconventional sounds as ingredients to fuel his own sound. Ranging from the rocky sound of Kensington in ‘Heading Up High’ to the jazzy sound of Eric Vloeimans’ trumpet in ‘Embrace’, Mr. Probz and his hip-hop voice in hit single ‘Another You’, and the singer-songwriter skills of Gavin Degraw in ‘Looking For Your Name’; all are strongly intertwined with Armin van Buuren’s meritorious endeavor.